Family Group Record for Robert W. Searl Husband
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Robert W. Searl
Born 1835 Ohio Christened Died 1874 Buried Father Franklin Searl (1807-After 1846) Mother Lydia Cochrain Crane (1814-1885) Marriage 3 Sep 1857 Louisa, Iowa Events 1 He appeared on the US Federal census 12 Aug 1850 living in Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio. Robert was living in Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio with mother Lydia Searl Hibben, Step Father Thomas Hibben, Step Sisters Sarah and Eliza Hibben, and sister Sara A Searl. This census states Robert is deaf and dumb. 2 From the biography of Frank Stacey Searl, it states his father Robert, was a horse dealer, who had 8 children. 3 He appeared on the US Federal census 5 Jun 1860 living in Jefferson, Louisa, Iowa. Robert name listed as Searles, age 35(s/b 25)occupation Farmer, is living with wife Ann Aliza,22, and son William B Searles 1. 4 He appeared on the US Federal census 14 Jun 1870 living in Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio. Robert appears in the 1870 census twice, on 6/14/1870 he is listed living in Ohio, next to his mother Lydia Hibben. Occupation Farmer. 5 He appeared on the US Federal census 22 Jun 1870 living in Jefferson, Louisa, Iowa. Robert, 36 also appears in the 1870 US census in Iowa living with his family, Wife Eliza,31 Sons, William, 11, Frank, 8, Charley 5, Daughters Lydia,3 and Fannie,1. His occupation is Farm Laborer. Census states the 3 oldest children were born in Iowa, the 2 youngest daughters were born in Ohio. Their last name is recorded in this census as SEAD. Grandview post office. Florentine Brown, 59, is also living with the family most likely helping with the children due to the Eliza's illness.
Wife
Ann Eliza Graves
Born 3 Sep 1837 Louisa, Iowa Christened Died 21 Apr 1873 Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio Buried 23 Apr 1873 Sugar Grove Cemetery, Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio Father John Adams Graves (1800-1837) Mother Amelia Day Bailey (1810-1888) Events 1 She appeared on the US Federal census 7 Sep 1850 living in Jefferson, Louisa, Iowa. Ann E, 12, is living with her mother Amelia, 39,step father Riley Mallory, 42, siblings Henry, 21, George, 14, step brothers Willard & Lorenzo Mallory, 1/2 sisters Fanny and Lydia Mallory.
Children 1 M William Bert Searl Born 13 Jul 1858 Iowa Christened Died 17 Jul 1917 Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio Cause of Death Tuberculosis Buried 20 Jul 1917 Spring Grove Spouse Lida Whitcomb (1855-1943) Events 1 He appeared on the US Federal census 1910 living in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio. Willliam, 52, is living with wife Lida, also 52. He is a teamster. They were both married at age 35, and have had no children. Living with them is a boarder Frank holensbeck. 2 He worked as a Teamster. Cited on death certificate and City Directories.
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Events (cont.) 2 M Frank Stacey Searl Born 26 Nov 1862 Toolesboro, Louisa, Iowa Christened Died 24 Jul 1929 Galesburg, Knox, Illinois Cause of Death Myocardial Insufficiency Buried 26 Jul 1929 New Boston, Mercer, Illinois Spouse Jennie Hindman (1863-1937) 8 Dec 1884 - Louisa, Iowa Spouse Minerva Livingston (1871-1895) 9 Mar 1893 - Henderson, Illinois Spouse Sophia Herr (1880-1946) 11 Jul 1901 - Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa Events 1 He appeared on the US Federal census 22 Jun 1870 living in Jefferson, Louisa, Iowa. Frank, age 7, living with parents Robert, Eliza, siblings William, Charley,Lydia and Fannie. Family name recorded as SEAD. On the previous census page, 1st wife is Jennie Hindman and family. 2 He appeared on the US Federal census 23 Jun 1900 living in New Boston, Mercer, Illinois. Frank, 27, was a boarder, recorded as a widower[should be divorced] Occpation listed as Day Laborer. 3 He appeared on the US Federal census 11 May 1910 living in Oakville, Louisa, Iowa. Frank,47 is living with wife Sophia,28 , daughter Erma, 15, son Stacey, 6, and daughter Feh, 5. They have been married 8 years. Franks Occupation Hotel Keeper at a boarding house. 4 Biography: Louisa County Genealogical Society, 1912. FRANK STACEY SEARL. Frank Stacey Searl is the well known- and popular proprietor of the Central Hotel at Oakville. His birth occurred at Toolsboro, Louisa county, Iowa, on the 26th of November, 1862, his parents being Robert and Eliza Searl, who were natives of Ohio and Iowa respectively. The father was a horse dealer. When our subject was five years of age the family removed to Ohio because of the ill health of the mother, who was suffering from consumption. She lived only a few years after locating in that state and the father survived her for but one year. Unto them were born eight children, two of whom died in infancy, while the parents were residents of Toolsboro, this county. The others were as follows: William, living in Dayton, Ohio; Frank S., of this review; Charles, who is the proprietor of a button factory at Keithsburg, Illinois; Lydia, who died as a young girl in 1880; Fannie E. who is the wife of H. L. Hoffmeier, of Chicago; and George, who when last heard from, four years ago, was a chef in Kansas City, Missouri. Frank S. Searl attended the common schools in the acquirement of an education, and, being left an orphan at a tender age, was early thrown upon his own resources for a livehood. He was employed in various positions but has spent the greater part of his life in hotel and restaurant work. For a time he worked as a button cutter in the button factory at Keithsburg, Illinois, and for fifteen years he was a resident of New Boston, that state. Two years ago he came to Oakville. Iowa, and took charge of the Central Hotel, which he has since conducted in a highly capable manner. Oakville is an enterprising, growing little town which is made the point of many business transactions through commercial travelers, hence the hotel enjoys a first-class patronage and, being located in the heart of a rich farming district, Mr. Searl is able to secure fresh table supplies at a reasonable rate, so that the place is noted for the excellency of its cuisine. Mr. Searl has been twice married. His first wife bore the maiden name of Minerva Livingston and was a daughter of Robert and Minerva Livingston of Illinois. Mr. Livingston still survives but has lost his wife. By his first wife Mr. Searl had one daughter, Irma Elaine, whose birth occurred on the 30th of April, 1894. Nine months later the mother passed away. For his second wife Mr. Searl chose Miss Sophia Herr, a daughter of Gregor Herr, a sketch of whom appears on another page of this work. Unto them have been born four children, as follows: a son who was born November 4, 1902, and died the following day, being buried in the family lot in the cemetery at New Boston, Illinois; Friend Stacey, whose birth occurred on the 31st of October, 1903; Feh Maxine, whose natal day was March 7, 1905; and Robert Herr Lloyd, who was born October 7, 1910. In politics Mr. Searl is a republican, loyally supporting the men and measures of that party. His wife attends the services of the Methodist Episcopal church. His fellow townsmen have ever found in him a representative and progressive citizen who has made good use of his opportunities and as the years have gone by has prospered as the result of his unfaltering industry. In business relations he is found to be reliable and straightforward, while those who meet him socially entertain for him warm regard as the result of his appreciation for true friendship and all that the term implies.
5 He appeared on the 1915 Iowa State census 1915 living in Winfield, Henry, Iowa. Census record states Frank, 52, occupation is Hotel Proprietor. His total earnings in 1914 was $50.00. Census states he completed 8th grade and did not go to High School or
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Events (cont.) College. States he has lived in the US for all of his 52 years, 13 years in Iowa. Remarks he removed from Ill in November. Confirms fathers birth place as Ohio, and mothers birthplace as Iowa. 6 He appeared on the US Federal census 20 Jan 1920 living in Millersburg, Mercer, Illinois. Frank, 57 is living with wife Sophia, 39, daughters Erma, 25, Feh,14 and Islea Laurel, 1 month recorded as 12. Sons Stacy, 16, Lloyd, 9, Donald, 24(?) They have a border living with the family, Arthur Sweet. Franks occupation is Hotel Proprieter, Sophia is a cook in a hotel, Erma a waitress in a hotel. Son Stacey is a janitor in a school. They rented their home. 3 M Charles Riley Searl Born 1 Mar 1865 Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio Christened Died 7 Jul 1936 Keithsburg, Mercer, Illinois Buried Greenmound Cemetary, Keithsburg, Mercer, Ill Spouse Lillian M. Casey (1873-1901) 1893 Spouse Mabel Gretchen Fritts (1893-1967) Events 1 He appeared on the US Federal census 12 Jun 1900 living in Kiethsbrug, Mercer, Illinois. Charles, 35 is living with wife Lillian, 26 and their son Louis, 4. They have been married 7 years, have 1 child, living. Charles is a button cutter, as are many other's on the same neighborhood. 2 He appeared on the US Federal census 1920 living in Keithsburg, Mercer, Illinois. Charles, 54, is living with 2nd wife Mable, 26 and their 4 children, Grace, 8, Helen, 6, Cehster, 4 and Helena(Thelma) , 3. Charles is a manager at a button factory. 3 He appeared on the US Federal census 1930 living in Keithsburg, Mercer, Illinois. Charles, 65 is living with wife Mabel, 37 and their 5 children, Grace, 18, Helen, 16, Chester, 15, Thelma, 13 and Frances, 8. They own their own home, worth $750.00. Charles is a manager in a button factory. 4 He was employed in 1936. Button Factory Foreman 4 F Lydia Searl Born 1866 Ohio Christened Died 1879 Iowa Buried Spouse 5 F Frances Ethel Searl AKA Fannie Born 1869 Ohio Christened Died Buried Spouse H.L. Hoffmeier ( ) Spouse Chester Arthur Underhill (1883-1955) 14 Oct 1914 - LaPorte, Indiana Events 1 She appeared on the US Federal census 2 Jan 1920 living in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. Frances, 44 & Chester have a daughter Mary 6. He is a steam car conductor. In this census they both have large discrepencies in their ages. Chester is actually 37 and Frances 51.
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Events (cont.) 6 M George R. Searl Born After Jun 1870 Christened Died Buried Spouse Nellie Bruce (1875-1919) 1910 Events 1 He appeared on the US Federal census 1910 living in Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas. George, 33, is living with 2nd wife Nellie, 33, and 4 step-children. Frank, Addie, Lillie and Richard Conway. George is a chef in a hotel.
General Notes: Husband - Robert W. Searl Robert was Deaf and Dumb due to scarlett fever. Source GenealogyToday- 23rd Annual Report of the Trustees and Superintendent of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum of the State of Ohio for the year 1849.
Death Notes: Child - William Bert Searl On his death certificate his grandmother Lydia Hibben, is listed as his mother, and his father name is listed as William. It is also stated they were born in Ireland and Scotland respectivly. Most likely, his wife supplied the incorrect information.
General Notes: Child - William Bert Searl William is also listed in the Dayton City Directoreis for 1888, and 1889 as a teamster and a driver.
Research Notes: Child - William Bert Searl 1910 census states marriage 1 for both and they both first married at 35 , but Lida was previously married to Ernest Lautenschlage in 1891. Can not find William in 1900.
Death Notes: Child - Frank Stacey Searl Death Certificate States Franks age at time of death was 66 years 7 months, 28 days. His occupation was Hotel Staff, he was born in Iowa, fathers name Robert Searl, born in Ohio Mother, Eliza Hale, born in Ohio. Informant, Sohpia Searl(3rd wife) Address at time of death 120 Illinois Ave , Galesburg, Il.
Research Notes: Child - Frank Stacey Searl Can not find Frank in 1880.
General Notes: Child - Frances Ethel Searl I can only locate Frances in the 1920 census, living with 2nd husband Chester Underhill. By 1930 he is living with another wife in California. I have searched for her 1880, 1900, 1910, 1930. No death date can be found for Francis. She was rather old, 45ish, when their daughter was born. Possibly adopted? The daughter appears to be living with Chester in 1930, now called Peggy.
Research Notes: Child - Frances Ethel Searl from Frank Searl bio 1912 Fannie E., m. H.L. Hoffmeier, of Chicago from Graves decendants, Frances Ethel Searl m1 Hoffmier m2 Arthur Underhill I have never found Frances living with a Hoffmeier.
Research Notes: Child - George R. Searl From brother Franks 1912 biography is states George is a chef in Kansas City. In 1910 census, the George Searl who is a chef in Kansas city has age at 33, (b 1877) age incorrect as his mother died in 1873.Wifes age is also incorrect. Family search has a George Searl b 1871 in Union Township, Clinton, Ohio. no parents listed- very likely this is the same George, son or Robert & Eliza, as they moved to Ohio when Eliza was ill.
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